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  • The 62d AW prepares for OKR Explodeo!

    The 62d Airlift Wing is preparing and developing a joint and coalition exercise in the Indo-Pacific area of operations named Operation KENNY’S RETURN.  The foundation of any successful operation is the people who perform maintenance and support functions, and OKR is no different. Months of careful

  • JB Charleston weathers Tropical Storm Debby out at JBLM

    As news of Tropical Storm Debby’s imminent landfall began to reach the 62d Airlift Wing’s Airfield Management Office, Team McChord prepared the flightline for incoming C-17 Globemaster III aircraft evacuating in preparation for the storm.  The 437th Airlift Wing from Joint Base Charleston, South

  • 3rd Annual Dash for Danielle: Honoring Service, Raising Awareness

    JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — On August 9, 2024, the Team McChord First Sergeant Council hosted the third annual "Dash for Danielle” memorial run, a deeply significant event honoring the memory of Master Sgt. Danielle Lynch. A beloved first sergeant, Lynch tragically lost her life to domestic

  • 62d AW to demonstrate maintenance capabilities for Pacific exercise

    Team McChord Airmen will join forces Aug. 19-29 to become the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron to conduct and execute maintenance capabilities with joint and coalition allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility during Operation KENNY’S RETURN.The 62d Airlift Wing is

  • JBLM Chaplain Corps celebrates dual anniversaries

    U.S. Air Force and Army chaplains provide remarks and socialize with attendees during a joint celebratory anniversary picnic at Tall Firs Pavilion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force and Army came together to celebrate the Air Force Chaplain Corps’ 75th

  • JBLM Airmen, Soldiers prepare equipment for OKR

    U.S. service members and volunteers prepare and clean equipment for an upcoming agile combat exercise, Operation KENNY’S RETURN, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, August 2, 2024. The 62d Airlift Wing will combine with various units to form the 7th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron for the

  • Jack of all trades: 62d AMXS crew chiefs propel the global airlift mission

    U.S. Air Force Airmen perform pre-flight checks at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 29, 2024. Crew chiefs from the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are responsible for many tasks including aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, and marshalling aircraft departing and arriving.

  • Team McChord to participate in OKR, demonstrate agile combat employment

    Squadrons from across Team McChord will participate in Operation KENNEY’S RETURN Aug. 19-29, in Australia.The operation is named after Air Force General George C. Kenney who directed the successful air war in the Southwest Pacific during the long haul from Australia to the Philippines over a period

  • Behind the radar: 62d OSS ATC ensures safety in the skies

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Welty, 62d Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, describes his experience in the ATC career field at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, July 23, 2024. ATC Airmen manage the flow of air traffic, guide pilots during takeoff and landing and monitor